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Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of 100 machines that have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries.

In this sequel to 2022’s Tools: A Visual History, Dom explores inventions from the potter's wheel and grain mill to the sewing machine, printing press, wheel maker and plenty more. Each machine is creatively profiled and deconstructed in pinpoint detail, with Dom Chinea’s trademark insight and commentary. This is a beautiful gift book with a vintage design and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool.

Each machine has a fascinating history and story to tell that highlights its contribution to artisanal crafts. And with every machine accompanied by beautifully ornate illustrations by Lee John Philips, Machines: A Visual History is certain to be a treasured volume for all creators, craftspeople and those who like to delve into how things work.